The Cavalier Contact
Volume 5 - Issue 39 - April 28, 2024
A Message from the Principal
I want to start this issue off by saying good luck to CHS DECA as they compete at the National Competition this week in California! Ms. Seeley is guiding CHS students Micah Williams and Vallencia Flores-Diaz (pictured above) as they compete this week. I would also like to recognize Mrs. Boltz, the entire Art Department, and the students for putting on a great ART SHOW for CCPS this past week!!
This issue of the Cavalier Contact has essential information about student recognitions, SOL Exams, student events, the Cook Center Resources,, spring sports, and more. Do not hesitate to email me at jjust@ccps.us or call me at (804) 633.9886 ext 5113 if you have questions or concerns. I appreciate your time and thank you for helping every CAV to develop Confidence in their abilities, to be Accountable for their learning and success, and to build a Vision for what they want to achieve before and after graduation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joshua Just
Principal
Caroline High School
(804)633-9886 ext 5113
CHS Theatre Showcase
Advanced Theatre Class Senior Showcase will be held May 3rd at 7:00pm in the CHS Auditorium.
Friday, May 3, 2024, 07:00 PM
CHS Auditorium
Congratulations to the April "CAV of the Month'' winners for grades 9–11: Faith Beazley (9th) is a member of the Field Hockey, Swim, and Tennis teams at CHS. She says that she enjoys the opportunities that the school offers and especially likes being part of Mass Media and doing the morning announcements. Austin Anthony (10th) is a member of the CHS Wrestling team and has been wrestling for almost three years. His favorite class is Economics and he is looking forward to taking Mechanics and Carpentry classes in the future. Baylor Storke (11th) plays baseball for CHS and has played the sport since he was five years old. He really likes the community at CHS and how close everyone is. His favorite class is Physics with Ms. Dockery. The students were selected by CHS staff for being accountable for their learning and success and demonstrating respect, responsibility, and honesty in their actions. Congratulations to these students for their well-deserved honor.
Seniors: FAFSA Help & Corrections Available
If any Senior still needs assistance completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for college or trade school, there are several options for help available:
- Email Ms. Shortridge or Mrs. Hummer to set up a meeting for help
- Join Germanna's Financial Aid Zoom Room from Mon.-Thurs.-8:00am-7pm and Fri.-8:00am-12:00pm by clicking this link: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/88420614300
If you have already filled out the FAFSA but were told to wait to make corrections, they are slowly becoming available. Check this by logging into your FSA account, if you need assistance making corrections, Ms. Shortridge is happy to help you.
Senior Awards
Senior students and families, the CHS Senior awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 6PM in the Blanton Gym. Seniors, you will receive an invitation in your email next week if you are expected to be recognized.
Attention 10th Grade Students: Commonwealth Governor’s School Opening
Applications are open for a Rising 11th grade student spot for Commonwealth Governor’s School this year! Potential students must have successfully completed Algebra II and Geometry by the end of this current school year. The Commonwealth Governor’s School curriculum is designed to challenge students in four major academic content areas, through problem-based instruction appropriate for gifted and highly motivated learners and to focus on the community issues of environment, development, and service. To learn more about CGS, you can go their website: https://cgsva.org/. Please email Mrs. Kiger at hkiger@ccps.us if you are interested. We will have an informational meeting on Friday, May 3rd during Cav Block for interested students.
SOL Schedule for Spring 2024
- May 6th, 2024- EOC Reading is for students enrolled in English 11 and Honors English 11.
- May 7th, 2024- The Algebra I SOL is for students enrolled in Algebra I and AFDA
- May 8th, 2024- The Biology SOL is for students enrolled in Biology.
- May 9th, 2024- Testing will be for those who have not earned a Science or Math verified credit or are in 9th grade taking this course for the first time in High School. Subjects are Earth Science, Geometry, Algebra II, and Chemistry.
- If you are not sure if you are testing please be sure to ask your teacher.
- Testing will start at 7:45 am daily for CHS and Virtual Students.
- Your testing location will be provided to your 1st-period teacher, and you will receive it via email closer to the testing dates.
- Please bring a fully-charged Chromebook with you to testing each day.
Community Mental Health Panel
CCPS is excited to announce the first community Mental Health Panel. This panel will be held at Caroline Middle School on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30 - 6:30. We are excited to start the conversation of what mental health looks like in our community and develop next steps to support our students and families. The panelists for the evening include representatives from the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, the Virginia Department of Health, Mr. Trey Taylor (LCSW), Ms. Kristyn Hunter (School Based Therapist) and Mrs. Daijah Wilson (a CCPS graduate and resident in counseling).
We hope you join us at this event to hear from the panel, as well as be able to ask questions of this robust team. Child activities (for ages 3 - 12) will be available through our NJHS students at the middle school. If you would like to bring your child and have them attend the activity hour, please complete this google form by Wednesday, May 8. Snacks and beverages will also be available.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 05:30 PM
Caroline Middle School, Devils Three Jump Road, Milford, VA, USA
Decision Day & Senior Sunset for the Class of 2024
On Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30pm we will be having Decision Day/Senior Sunset out by the football field! This event is simply to celebrate your decisions for after high school - whether it be college, trade school, employment, enlisting, or something else! Please wear a shirt/outfit that represents your decision (college t-shirt, company logo, etc.).
There will be free pizza, cake, a Kona Ice truck, and other refreshments with music and games on the field. You will all receive a free Decision Day shirt that you can tie dye at the event. There will also be a raffle drawing for each the following items:
- Mini fridge
- Keurig
- Airpods
- Apple Air Tag
- JBL Speaker
- Digital camera
- Carhart backpack
- Owala water bottle
You will get a raffle ticket just by showing up! We hope to see you ALL there! Please let Ms. Shortridge know if you have any questions.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 06:30 PM
The CHS Stadium
Dual Enrollment Action Steps
Afterschool Library Hours
The CHS is open for students each Tuesday afternoon from 2:45 pm until 5:30 pm. Students may take the activity bus if they do not have a ride. Students must remain in the Library the entire time unless they are with a staff member or are picked up by a parent of guardian.
The CHS Operations Manual for Students & Families
Student Attendance
Athletic and activities events & news
Girls Soccer celebrated our Seven SENIORS with an 8-0 WIN!
Varsity games last week and upcoming games
Tuesday: Caroline 0 @ Courtland 4
Thursday: Caroline 8 vs James Monroe 0
Tuesday: @ Spotsylvania
Thursday: vs King George
Softball girls take two more to make it FOUR WINS IN A ROW!
Varsity Games last week and upcoming games:
Tuesday: Caroline 6 at Courtland 5
Thursday: Caroline 15 vs James Monroe 5
Monday @ Patrick Henry
Tuesday: @ Spotsylvania
Thursday: vs King George (Doubleheader w/ JV)
Baseball Team makes it FOUR IN A ROW!
Varsity games last week and upcoming games:
Tuesday: Caroline 8 at Courtland 7 (9 INNINGS)
Thursday: Caroline 13 vs James Monroe 3
Monday: @ Douglas S. Freeman HS
Tuesday: @ Spotsylvania HS
Thursday: vs King George (Doubleheader w/ JV)
Boys Soccer
Varsity games last week and upcoming games
Tuesday: Caroline 1 vs Courtland 10
Friday: Caroline 2 @ James Monroe 4
Tuesday: vs Spotsylvania
Friday: @ King George
Girls Tennis
Our girls knocked off Spotsylvania HS 6-3 on for the second week in a row!
The week ahead:
Monday: vs King George
Wednesday: @ Chancellor (Doubleheader)
Boys Tennis
Our Boys won a close match against Spotsylvania HS 5-4 on Wednesday!
Last week:
Caroline 1 @ James Monroe 8
Caroline 0 @ James Monroe 9
Caroline 5 vs Spotsylvania 4
Caroline 2 @ Courtland 7
Upcoming this week:
Monday: @ King George
Wednesday: vs Chancellor (Doubleheader)
Track & Field
Our track and field team traveled to King George HS on Wednesday and our Girls took FIRST PLACE and the Boys took SECOND PLACE!
Attention: Senior Athletes who have signed to play next year in college
Wednesday Night (May 1) we would like to honor you at Decision Day and Senior Sunset
Please contact AD Josh Grein through email (wgrein@ccps.us)
Tickets and Passes Available NOW! Click on the GoFan Button!
Cash or GoFan (electronic tickets)
All pricing is aligned with Battlefield District
*Entry fee for ages 6 to 65 = $8.00
*Spring Season Passes (Adult) = $40.00
*2023-2024 Yearly Passes (Adult) = $80.00
*Senior Citizen Passes available at ticket booths prior to games/matches - Free Admission
*Ages 0 - 5 = Free Admission
Information for Spring Sports 2024:
Any student trying out for a Spring sports must have a valid VHSL Sports Physical dated after May 1, 2023. Use this link to access the physical form: https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/
Please contact the head coaches with any questions:
Baseball: Zach Foltz, zfoltz@ccps.us
Softball: Greg Trainum, gtrainum@ccps.us
Boys Soccer: Josh Pritt, jpritt@ccps.us
Girls Soccer: Haley Randall, hrandall@ccps.us
Boys Tennis: Sharon Swanton, shswanton@ccps.us
Girls Tennis: Janelle Brooks, jabrooks@ccps.us
Outdoor Track and Field: Sansberry Harvey, sansberryh@yahoo.com
Athletic Director: Josh Grein, wgrein@ccps.us
**Students must have a VHSL Physical dated after May 1, 2023 to participate**
CHS Apparel
Important Dates for the 2023-2024 SY ( 2024-2025 SY)
- 5/1/2024 - Decision Day & Senior Sunset - 6:30 pm - CHS Stadium
- 5/8/2024 - Senior Awards - 6 pm - CHS Blanton Gym
- 5/7-10/2024 - Senior Exams
- 5/20/2024 - Graduation Practice & Senior Picnic - 7:45 am - Start in CHS Auditorium
- 5/21/2024 - Graduation - 7 pm - Henrico Sports & Events Center
- 5/20-23/2024 - Final Exams
- 5/22/2024 - Underclassmen Academic Awards - 9:30 am - CHS Auditorium
- 5/23/2024 - Last Day of School
- 4/18/2025 - CHS Prom - 8 to 11 pm - John Marshall Ballroom (RVA)
More to be added soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cavalier Nation Information Sources
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: http://www.ccps.us/
- CHS Student Dress Code: https://www.ccps.us/chs/student-dress-code/
- Parent Teacher Resource Center: http://prc.blogs.ccps.us/
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
- Athletics & Activities Calendar: https://www.battlefielddistrictva.org
Forms for CHS
- Caroline High School Parking Permit Form: State Parking Form for High Schools
Email: jjust@ccps.us
Website: https://www.ccps.us/chs/
Location: Caroline High School, Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, USA
Phone: (804)633-9886
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAROLINE-HIGH-SCHOOL-130749860579/
Twitter: @CAVSofCHS